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🎓 Molecular Biology PhDs

Molecular Dynamics and QSAR Screening of Natural Compounds for Dengue Antivirals
Monash University Malaysia Dr. Kooi Yeong Khaw 🎓 Bioinformatics 🎓 Molecular Biology

Develop an advanced computational pipeline to screen natural antivirals against dengue virus. Combine molecular dynamics with QSAR modelling to identify top candidates for experimental validation, helping accelerate ant…

This research addresses the urgent need for effective dengue treatments by leveraging in-silico techniques to accelerate natural antiviral …

3668+ citations · h26
Medicinal chemistry Natural products Pharmaceutical analysis Neuroscience
Viral Codon Usage: Comparative Analysis of Host-Virus Interactions in Chikungunya Infection
Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) Prof Juana Díez 🎓 Genetics 🎓 Genomics

Explore host-specific responses to arboviruses by comparing human and mosquito cell interactions with chikungunya virus. Identify molecular pathways driving pathogenic versus tolerant outcomes and contribute to breaking…

This research addresses key knowledge gaps in arbovirus-host dynamics, crucial for developing targeted interventions against viral diseases…

3751+ citations · h36
virus
Understanding Staphylococcus capitis Skin Colonisation in Atopic Dermatitis
University of Birmingham Prof Joan Geoghegan 🎓 Microbiology 🎓 Molecular Biology

Investigate how Staphylococcus capitis colonises skin and its role in atopic dermatitis. Characterise bacterial factors influencing skin adhesion and disease mechanisms to uncover new therapeutic targets for chronic inf…

This research will improve understanding of microbial influences on atopic dermatitis, a widespread and painful skin condition. By elucidat…

9677+ citations · h48
Staphylococcus capitis Atopic Dermatitis Skin Colonisation Microbiome Dysbiosis
Resolving mechanisms of cell division across the tree of life
University of Technology Sydney Assoc Prof Iain Duggin 🎓 Cell Biology 🎓 Microbiology

Explore how cell division mechanisms vary across archaea, bacteria, and eukaryotes. Apply advanced molecular and imaging techniques to dissect archaeal cell division at a molecular level and uncover fundamental biologic…

This research clarifies universal and unique cell division strategies across major life domains, enhancing evolutionary biology and microbi…

2147+ citations · h27
Molecular microbiology Cytoskeleton Cell divsion Archaea
Optimising Welfare and Survival in Live Lobster Exports
University of Galway Dr Alex Wan 🎓 Biological Sciences 🎓 Ecology Deadline: 24 Apr 2026

Fully funded PhD at the University of Galway investigating lobster welfare, survival, and stress biology in live export systems using genomics and physiology.

ResForest_Micro: Elucidation of the Forest Microbiome and its Potential to Control Major Fungal Diseases in Key Tree Species
South East Technological University (Waterford) Dr Kieran Germaine, Dr Dheeraj Rathore 🎓 Microbiology 🎓 Molecular Biology Deadline: 30 Apr 2026

Funded PhD at South East Technological University focused on forest microbiomes and their use in controlling major fungal diseases in important tree species.

AEROGEN-Asia (Airborne Environmental RESistance GENes in Asia)
Monash University Malaysia : Dr Tan Hock Siew, Professor Qasim Ayub, Dr Siciliy Fung Fung Ting 🎓 Bioinformatics 🎓 Biotechnology Deadline: 31 Dec 2026

Competition funded PhD at Monash University Malaysia focused on airborne antimicrobial resistance gene surveillance using metagenomics, environmental data, and machine learning.

Investigating the influence of particle-toxicant interactions on toxicant bioavailability and toxicity in a tropical estuarine amphipod of mangrove wetlands
Heriot-Watt University Theodore Henry 🎓 Analytical Chemistry 🎓 Ecology Deadline: 05 May 2026

Mangrove ecosystems face mounting threats from the triple planetary crises of pollution, climate change and biodiversity loss. Particle-toxicant interactions result in complex scenarios in which toxicants are transforme…

Vascular Contributions to Dementia and Neurodegeneration
University College London Multi-institutional programme (BHF & UK DRI collaboration) 🎓 Biological Sciences 🎓 Biomedical Science Deadline: 14 Apr 2026

4-year fully funded PhD programme on vascular contributions to dementia across leading UK universities, with lab rotations and interdisciplinary training in neurodegeneration research.